Patna: A health awareness programme at New India Assurance on Frazer Road turned into a sharp warning against the growing flood of so-called miracle cures for diabetes. Speaking under the aegis of the Aastha Foundation, Dr Diwakar Tejaswi, medical director of Pahal and a senior physician, told employees that the market and social media are rife with powders, medicines and supplements claiming to eliminate diabetes forever – promises he described as “completely misleading and unscientific.”
Dr Tejaswi explained that many such products are laced with steroids, heavy metals and unknown chemicals that can damage vital organs including the liver, kidneys, heart and pancreas. “Prolonged consumption can lead to liver failure, kidney damage and hormonal imbalance,” he said, urging participants to avoid powders or pills marketed as miracle cures and to report suspicious products to the health authorities.
Quoting guidelines from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organization (WHO), he emphasised that diabetes is a chronic, lifestyle-based disease that can be managed through balanced diets, regular exercise and prescribed medicines, not quick-fix products.
The physician also offered practical advice tailored for executives and professionals, highlighting that long hours of sitting, irregular meals and high stress levels heighten diabetes risk. He recommended brisk walking, yoga or cycling for 30–40 minutes daily, avoiding oily and processed foods, taking short walking breaks every hour, and ensuring adequate sleep.
“Work-life balance, meditation and timely check-ups – including blood sugar, lipid profile, and liver and kidney function every six months – are as important as medicines,” Dr Tejaswi said.
